This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
The Hospitalist/Nocturnist is responsible for the evaluation and management of patients admitted to the inpatient Medicine Service, including completion of a comprehensive History and Physical or short-form admission note, as designated by service protocols.
The Hospitalist/Nocturnist provides comprehensive general Internal Medicine care in accordance with accepted standards of clinical practice, applicable VA policies and procedures, and the standards of the Hospitalist Section and Medicine Service. Other duties include but are not limited to: Evaluates and manages patients throughout their inpatient stay and provides appropriate medical consultation to Surgical subspecialty and Mental Health Services when requested.
Coordinates appropriate transfer to a facility capable of providing the necessary level of care to support continuity and safety of patient care. Provides clinical coverage and medical support for designated inpatient and residential services throughout the facility, as assigned.
Evaluates acute changes in clinical condition, management of urgent medical needs, and coordination of additional services or transfer when a higher level of care is required Provides clinical oversight and supervision of residents, students, and other clinical trainees or team members assigned to the inpatient service, as applicable.
Works collaboratively with physician extenders, nursing staff, social workers, discharge planners and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to facilitate effective communication, coordinated patient care, and safe and timely transitions between inpatient and outpatient settings. Participates in the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care and to contribute to the effective and efficient operation of their assigned clinical services.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Work Schedule: Overnight tour, 7:00pm-7:30am EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
Contact VISN2EDRPCOORDINATORS@VA.GOV, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted.
Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated.
NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities.
The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.
christina.morel1@va.gov · 845-831-2000 X215041
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $255000 – $265000/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-09.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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